September - Samish Indian Nation

Samish News
Fall 2015
KARSHNER Museum
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Culture & Arts
Photos by: Chris McCool
Past, present and future, through time and across distances, each of us
plays an important role keeping the spirit and traditional practices
of our Samish Community alive.
This was witnessed again on Sept 25th. Members of our community gathered at the invitation of the
Karshner Center in the Puyallup School District to visit the new home of the modern Samish cultural items
that were gifted to the Center to acknowledge the return home of ancestral items last April. Throughout
time, we continue to gather to exchange gifts, honoring and strengthening connections, creating a resilient
network of individuals, families and communities that sustain Samish traditions. Karshner Center and
school district staff hosted this gathering of Samish families from near and far, members of neighboring
tribal communities and local residents to share their appreciation of our ongoing connection.
Center Director Brian Fox is excited that Karshner will be a place that many future generations of students
and community members will gather to share Samish and Coast Salish culture in a way that is respectful and
supported by our communities. He extended an ongoing invitation for us to gather and share. Gatherings
are a time to continue the practices of our ancestors for the nourishment of generations that follow. Many
times, important work is done when we come together. On this day, tribal member and former Tribal
Council member Ray Gorynski was honored for his part in keeping our traditions alive. Some time ago Ray
gifted a set of traditional tools for making cattail mats to one of our Samish members. In front of family and
friends gathered at Karshner, he was gifted a cattail mat made with those same tools. Leslie Eastwood,
Samish tribal member, current General Manager and recipient of those tools is learning to carry on and
share the tradition of making mats much like those that came home to Samish from the Karshner last spring.
It was a wonderful day keeping our spirit of sharing alive, making new and strengthening old connections,
and reminding each of us of the role we play in honoring our ancestors and nourishing our communities.
Thank you to Karshner staff for hosting and to everyone who gathered for a wonderful day.
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Enrollment Information Needed
Andrew Andersen
MichaelArmstrong
Jeffrey Bailey
Lloyd Barrett
Shane Barrett
Joshua Bister
Lisa Bleeck
Gerickah Charlie
Rhonda Colburn
Stewart Douglas
Daniel Eagle
Sarah Elliott
Dale Fair
Mason Flint
Darla Graves
Jeffery Hatch
Theo Hawkins Jr
Kye Houser
Lara Hovland
Bryan Jackson
Anthony Johnston
Rebbeca Jones
Aubree King
Joey King
Judy King
Stephanie King
Gordon Leigh
Jeanie Lucy
Justin Madonna
Ronald Massey
Whitney McKinney
Julie Moore
Bruce Perry
Colleen Scheel
Brittany Schoch
Mark Steele
Shawn Sullivan
Tyler Thompson
Patricia Tomlinson
Milton Watson
Catherine Weidert-Hawkins
Bernie Wills
Holly Zaremba
Barrett Anderson
Rebeca Armstrong
Aryan Barr
Lyle Barrett
John Bays
Jessica Blackinton
George Bob
Jerald Christiansen
Joshua Davis
Teal Douville
Ryan Eastwood
Brianna Engberg
Karen Fisher
BradleyS. Garness
Jonathon Graves
Phillip Hatch Jr.
Andrew Highley-Eastwood
Shey Houser
Martin Howard
Marcy James
Charlotte Jones
Colby Karaim
Edward M. King Jr.
Joseph King
Lanita King
Steven Kruger
Susan Leonard
Shelbie Lucy
Winnifred Marchand
Chelsey McAlister
Jenny Miller
Shaylynn Morgan
Richard Ritter Jr
Travis Scheffelmaer
Aslan Schue
Vonnie Stewart
Ethel Thomas-Kimble
Kyle Tilton
Norman Underwood Jr.
Stephanie Wehde
Arnold Whiteley
Fredrick Wills
Alex Armstrong
Aston Armstrong-Rohman
Robert Barr
Roy Barrett ii
Joshua Bell
Kaleb Blackinton
Dominick Cameron
Christopher Clark
Ian Douglas
Kristin Dunlap
Scott Eastwood
Steven Engberg
Carrie Fix
Christian Gidlof
Candyce Hatch
Heidi Hawkins
Kale Houser
Steven Houser
Kelly Hudson Jr.
Jessica Jewett
Lance Jones
Mary Kendall
Jasen King
Joshua King
Shannon King
Jasmine Landa
Joe Lowman
Kurtis MacDonald
Hailey Mason
Mark McCary
Leann Mitchell
Nicholas Paul
Tuesday Rohrman
Anita Schindler
Crystal Schue-Peyton
Jamie Stokes
Braedon Thompson
Gavin Tomlinson
Sheri Underwood
Nita Welburn
Peter Wicken
Paige Wooten
WE ARE STILL SEARCHING FOR THESE FOLKS OR THEIR MAIL HAS BEEN RETURNED – AT THIS POINT THE
ADDRESS IS REMOVED. IF YOU HAVE ADDRESSES FOR ANYONE ON THIS LIST OR YOU HAVE A CHANGE
FOR YOURSELF PLEASE CONTACT JAN AT THE OFFICE
P.O. BOX 217 ANACORTES,WA 98221.
PLEASE BE SURE TO LET US KNOW IF THE CHANGE AFFECTS ANYONE ELSE IN YOUR FAMILY.
WE WILL ACCEPT P.O. BOX’S BUT YOU MUST ALSO HAVE A LEGAL RESIDENCE. IF YOUR CARD DOES NOT
HAVE A PHOTO, PLEASE SEND A PHOTO TO THE ENROLLMENT DEPARTMENT. PHOTOS ARE RETURNED
WITH THE CARDS.
If you are a Veteran or those of you who have an Indian name, please contact
Jan Flagg
PO BOX 217
Anacortes, WA 98221
360-293-6404 x106
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Tribal Enterprises
Samish Vocational Rehabilitation
Samish Early Learning Center
C O UN SEL ING AN D
E MPLO YME N T SERVICE S TO ASSIST IN
H EL PING N ATIVE A ME RIC AN S W ITH
D ISABIL ITIE S BE CO ME EM PLOYE D .
Center-based, year round, licensed
center providing quality care and
education for young children ages
12 months to 5 years
Monday-Friday
7:30am-5:30pm
1809 Commercial Ave.
Anacortes, WA 98221
360-899-5282
Competitive Rates Available
Please inquire for specific rates
360.588.8806
Free meals provided through the USDA program
Qualifying families may be eligible for minimal cost
childcare through our CCDF grant (please contact us
for details). We also accept DSHS.
Samish Community Garden
Directions:
Our Cabins are available to Tribal members
at a 30% discount year round and we have
discontinued the 2 night minimum stay.
The Convention Center is available to
Tribal members at a 50% discount.
Contact our staff to make your reservations now.
For rates and information call 360-293-5353.
We welcome you to pop in for a visit!
Take Exit 232 off I5
Turn right on Cook Rd
Turn left onto District Lane
Right onto Kelleher Rd
Samish Community Garden
is on the left
21109 Kelleher Road, Burlington, WA
Fidalgo Bay
Resort
RV by the Sea
Tribal discounts
available all year
•142 Full Hook-up RV sites •Gift Shop •Laundry Facilities
•Small Boat Launch •Park Model Cottages
Clubhouse, Fitness & Game Rooms Open All Year
ON LINE RESERVATIONS
Available at: www.fidalgobay.com
4701 Fidalgo Bay Rd, Anacortes, WA
360.293.5353
To volunteer or for more info:
samishcommunitygarden@gmail.com
Owned & Operated by the Samish Indian Nation
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TRIBAL MEMBER
Please contact us at
(360)293-6404
or by email
newsletter@samishtribe.nsn.us
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Owner/Attorney: Erik P. Kaeding
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Rhonda Colburn Licensed Daycare
Owners:
USDA Food Program
859 South 80th Street
Tacoma, WA 98408
Phone: (253) 473-4183
Urban Roots Salon
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Needle Baskets
Button Robes
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Owner/Stylist
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Marine Service Provider
1111 Craftsman Way Everett, WA 98201
(425) 252-3088
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2515 Commercial Ave.
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Variety of new, vintage,
antique, and gently used
items. Also purchases items
as well and will assist in
selling your items.
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360.293.5054
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Phone: 253.218.2288
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Carriekaeding@gmail.com
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Fall Events
NOVEMBER COUNCIL MEETING
— DATE CHANGED—
DATE: Friday, November 13, 2015
TIME: 9am - 5pm
LOCATION: Council Chambers
4701 Fidalgo Bay Road, Anacortes, WA 98221
RSVP: At Least 1 week in advance please
CONTACT: Denise Gaggens
360-293-6404 x110 or email
dgaggens@samishtribe.nsn.us
DETAILS: Tribal members are encouraged to come to Council business
meetings. It is a great way to stay up-to-date on all happenings with the tribe.
Lunch is provided.
TRIBAL HARVEST DINNER
— DATE/TIME CHANGED—
DATE: Sunday, November 15, 2015
TIME: 12pm - 4pm
LOCATION: Fidalgo Bay Resort Clubhouse
4701 Fidalgo Bay Road, Anacortes, WA 98221
RSVP: At Least 1 week in advance please
CONTACT: Admin Front Desk
360-293-6404 or email
reception@samishtribe.nsn.us
BEAVER LODGE CARVING CIRCLE
The Beaver Lodge would like to invite tribal members to come carve with them.
They meet weekly on Thursdays from 10am – 12pm. All are welcome. Come
work on your current project or pick up a new skill. WE would love to see you!
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Fall Events
DECEMBER COUNCIL MEETING
DATE: Saturday, December 12, 2015
TIME: 9am - 5pm
LOCATION: Council Chambers
4701 Fidalgo Bay Road, Anacortes, WA 98221
RSVP: At Least 1 week in advance please
CONTACT: Denise Gaggens
360-293-6404 x110 or email dgaggens@samishtribe.nsn.us
DETAILS: Tribal members are encouraged to come to Council business
meetings. It is a great way to stay up-to-date on all happenings with the tribe.
Lunch is provided.
TRIBAL CHRISTMAS PARTY
DATE: Sunday, December 20, 2015
TIME: 12pm - 2pm
LOCATION: Fidalgo Bay Resort Clubhouse
4701 Fidalgo Bay Road, Anacortes, WA 98221
RSVP: No later than December 1, 2015 please include child/children’s gender
and age
CONTACT: Admin Front Desk
360-293-6404 or email reception@samishtribe.nsn.us
DETAILS: Snacks will be provided.
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Maiden of Deception Pass
Video News
Lincoln Theater Screening & Fund Raiser
Samish hosted a local screening of the film “Maiden of Deception Pass” at the Lincoln
Theater on August 20th as a fund raiser to Friends of the San Juan Islands efforts to establish a
Particularly Sensitive Sea Area (PSSA) designation by the International Maritime Organization
and protect our local waters. An anonymous donor matched all funds raised by the event,
including box office and tee shirts and DVDs sold that evening. Almost 200 people attended
the two screenings, and raised just shy of $3500 that evening. With the matching donor funds,
Friends of the San Juan Islands has almost $7000 more towards the cost of pursuing the PSSA
designation to preserve the Salish Sea for everyone.
Front Row: Anonymous Donor & Council member Gary Hatch
Back Row: Chairman Tom Wooten, Secretary Dana Matthews, Council member Dave Blackinton,
Treasurer Tamara Rogers & Friends of San Juan Islands Director Stephanie Buffum
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Stay Informed!
Upcoming Council Meetings
Friday
November 13th, 2015
9am - 5pm
Saturday
Council Chambers
4701 Fidalgo Bay Road
Anacortes, WA 98221
Be an informed tribal member and attend
an upcoming meeting of your leaders.
December 12th, 2015
9am - 5pm
RSVP one week in advance to Denise
360-293-6404 x110 if you want lunch
ordered for you.
Get Involved!
Send us an email to
samish@samishtribe.nsn.us
Please state your name, address, phone and
which committee(s) you would like to join.
Please make sure you include
“Committee Interest” as the subject.
You can also call the Administration
front desk with this information at
360-293-6404
Do you have any expertise in
any of these topics?
There is at least one seat
on the following committees:
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If there are committees that are in high
demand, we will place your
name on a waiting list.
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Housing
Natural Resources
Health
Health and Human Services (HHS) News
Here at 1809 Commercial Avenue, the HHS Building, we have been enduring the disarray of
remodeling and rehabilitation projects. First there was the repair necessitated by the roof leaking severely
last winter. Then, after that phase was completed, we’re now onto the long-planned floor covering
replacement. The old, worn-out, blue carpeting is being replaced with laminate inter-locking,
hard-wood-like panels. Jonathan Greer, Facilities Maintenance, is spearheading these projects.
Please come by, at your convenience, and see how much better this facility will be when we’re all done
with the flooring project. We’re all here to serve you, the Tribal Citizens. I’m just completing my first
three months in the HHS Director position. I would enjoy meeting any Samish Members who come by
the HHS building. Best wishes for an enjoyable fall season.
Respectfully Submitted,
John Miller, HHS Director
Contract Health Services (CHS) News
Eligibility::If you do not know whether or not you ar e eligible for Contr act Health/Pur chased and
Referred Care, (CHS/PRC) please call us to discuss the criteria. We are happy to help you. 360-899-5454
Prior approval::Patients who ar e eligible for CHS/PRC ar e r equir ed to have EACH AND EVERY
VISIT approved in advance. We ask that you call as soon as you know about the appointment. We will ask
you: when you are being seen (date), what you are being seen for (a symptom will suffice) and where are
you being seen…the name of the clinic or facility. Remember we cover 10 counties and we will not know
the name of ‘the clinic down the street from the hospital’, or ‘in the same building as such and such’. We
may also need the providers phone number.
If you call when you are at or on your way to the appointment, we may or may not be able to approve the
visit. If the provider is NOT in our system already, we must have certain tax forms on file before the
approval can be given. This can take days or sometimes weeks and your current visit will not be approved.
Copays::Some pr ovider s will ask you for the payment of co-pays (or co-insurance or deductible) at the
time of service. Do not pay the copay at the time of service. If you pay, you may not be reimbursed.
Stray Bills:: If you r eceive a statement, an invoice, or a bill for a medical ser vice, you should assume
that Samish CHS/PRC has NOT been billed. Do not wait until it goes to collection. We cannot help you if it
goes that far.
When you receive a bill, we ask that you do two things:
Call the place that has billed you and let them know that Samish is your secondary coverage.
Give them our phone number.
Send the bill to us via fax, e-mail or postal mail.
Phone: 360-899-5454
Fax: 360-588-9537
Mail: PO Box 919, Anacortes, WA 98221
Email: jliantonio@samishtribe.nsn.us
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The 2015-2016 Seasonal Flu Vaccine:
Protects You and Those around You from Influenza!
As the flu season is now officially upon us, we would like to remind Samish Tribal Members that the first
and single best way to protect yourself, your loved ones and the community from seasonal influenza is by
getting the flu vaccine.
The Flu is a serious highly contagious viral infection of the respiratory tract that can lead to infection and
pneumonia especially in vulnerable people with weakened immune systems including pregnant women,
babies, young children and Elders. The CDC recommends everyone 6 months of age and older receive the
flu vaccine. Good health habits such as washing hands, covering coughs and staying home when sick are
other important ways to prevent the flu. Boosting the immune system by drinking plenty of fluids, getting
extra sleep, exercising regularly and eating a healthy balanced nutritious diet are also important preventative
measures.
This year’s flu vaccine provides protection against the influenza viruses that research indicates will be the
most common during the upcoming season. The traditional trivalent vaccine protects against two influenza
A viruses and an influenza B virus. The quadrivalent vaccine protects against four types of flu virus and is
available as a shot or a nasal spray. The nasal spray is
approved for healthy non-pregnant people 2 through 49 years of age provided there are no contradictions or
precautions. There is a high dose trivalent vaccine for people 65 and older which quadruples protection.
There are egg protein-free trivalent vaccines for those 18 years and older with egg allergies. For those who
don’t like large needles, there is an intra-dermal quadrivalent
vaccine delivered with a micro needle under the skin approved for people 18 through 64 years of age.
Should you have questions about the type of flu vaccine that is appropriate for you, your health care
provider can help you decide upon the best course of action.
The body’s immunity to flu viruses often declines over time. So, it is important to get the flu vaccine
every flu season. The flu vaccine is safe. You can’t get the flu from the vaccine because the virus in the
vaccine is either killed or weakened.
For people who are sick with the flu and those at high risk of serious flu complications such as those with
weakened immune systems, the CDC recommends the use of antiviral medications for the treatment and
prevention of influenza. Prompt treatment with antivirals begun within 48 hours of getting sick can mean
the difference between having a milder illness versus a serious illness that could result in hospitalization. If
you have any flu-like symptoms (fever/chills, sore throat, muscle aches, fatigue, cough, headache, runny or
stuffy nose), contact your health care provider immediately. Your health care provider can prescribe
antiviral medications that can make your symptoms less severe and make you feel better faster.
The information in this report has been compiled from the CDC and various other relevant government
agencies and is not a substitute for the advice of a qualified professional health-care provider.
To find a flu vaccine in your area: http://vaccine.healthmap.org/. For Seasonal Flu information:
www.flu.gov or http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/season/upcoming.htm.
Mitch Markovich, RN
Samish Public Health Services
October 2015
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Did you ShakeOut?
The Great Washington ShakeOut was held at 10:15am on October 15, 2015 and all Samish
staff and guests participated. The drill involved hundreds of thousands of Washingtonians through a
broad-based outreach program, media partnerships, and public advocacy by hundreds of partners,
including the Samish Indian Nation. The drill is held nationwide annually on the third Thursday of
October, and is organized by the Earthquake Country Alliance. The ShakeOut drill creates the sense of
urgency that is needed for people, organizations, and communities to get prepared, to practice what to
do to be safe, and to learn what plans need to be improved. We all practiced, “Drop, Cover, and Hold
On” and the specified time and took note of any falling hazards around us.
To prepare yourself, follow these tips provided by www.ready.gov:
Before An Earthquake
 Look around places where you spend time. Identify safe places such as under a sturdy piece of
furniture or against an interior wall in your home, office or school so that when the shaking starts, you
Drop to the ground, Cover your head and neck with your arms, and if a safer place is nearby, crawl to
it and Hold On.
 Practice how to “Drop, Cover, and Hold On!”
 To react quickly you must practice often. You may only have seconds to protect yourself in an
earthquake.
 Before an earthquake occurs, secure items that could fall and cause injuries (e.g., bookshelves,
mirrors, light fixtures).
 Store critical supplies (e.g., water, medication) and documents.
 Plan how you will communicate with family members, including multiple methods by making a
family emergency communication plan.
During An Earthquake
If you are inside a building:
 Stay where you are until the shaking stops. Do not run outside. Do not get in a doorway as this
does not provide protection from falling or flying objects, and you may not be able to remain standing.
 Drop down onto your hands and knees so the earthquake doesn’t knock you down. Drop to the
ground (before the earthquake drops you!)
 Cover your head and neck with your arms to protect yourself from falling debris.
 If you are in danger from falling objects, and you can move safely, crawl for additional cover
under a sturdy desk or table.
 If there is low furniture or an interior wall or corner nearby, and the path is clear, these may also
provide some additional cover.
 Stay away from glass, windows, outside doors and walls, and anything that could fall, such as light
fixtures or furniture.
 Hold on to any sturdy covering so you can move with it until the shaking stops. Stay where you are
until the shaking stops.
Teachings from the Samish Language Boat Tour of Traditional Territory
September 12, 2015
Sxwálex (Orcas Island) – “Reef nets scattered place”
Referring to reef net sites being all around this island not just centered in one place.
Sxwálech (Lopez Island) – “Reef Net at Back”
Referring to it being second in line on the salmon run, behind Lháqemesh (San Juan Island)
Or it may be referred to reef net use on the backside of the island. *
Reef nets were typically made out of willows. The Samish word for
willow Sxwáleílch means “reef net tree” the name willow was
named after reef net. It is common for Samish words for natural resources to be named after what the resource was used for. Also Samish
used ts’éxts’ex (stinging nettles) to make fishing nets.
Sxwále “reef net” literally means, “to make a narrow passage or cavity in the water”
which is illustrated in the picture below.
On the way to Lháqemesh (San Juan Island) we passed by some rocks
where ásxw (seals) were sunning themselves. Qwení (seagulls) were
perched on the rocks, and flying overhead and their calls could be heard
“qwení! qwení! qwení!” In front of the rocks was a bed of qw’ó7ng
(bull kelp) and lhéqes (seaweed).
The word qw’ó7ng is derived from the word sqw’ó7ngi (head)
because the bull kelp bulb looks like a head with hair flowing in the
current. Natives would hang bull kelp ribbons or hemlock branches
upside-down in the water so that herring would spawn on them and
they could then pull them up and eat the roe. It is possible that the
name for the maiden of deception pass “Ko-kwal-alwoot” may have
been derived from the word qw’ó7 embedded in the word
sqw’ó7ngi (head).
Next we passed tl’í7kwekeng (Cattle Point, San Juan Island) Embedded
within this Samish word is also the word for beach pea tl’í7kwen. Likely
because beach pea grows there or this is the place to find beach pea.
Then we passed by sxwásem the name for the south side of Mitchell
Bay, Lháqemesh. Meaning soapberry. This was likely an area where
soapberry grew and was harvested.
On the opposite side of the island is stólkwelh (Friday Harbor)
“place way out”, is a main Lháqemesh attraction today as this is
now where the ferry brings hundreds of tourists in daily. Imagine
what it was like hundreds of years ago. Within the word s’tolcel is
the word tol, which means, “go out in the water.” This could refer to
the landmass that sticks way out into the water from the island.
Throughout the day we saw q’ellhómechen (Orca Whale), kw’ónt’ (dahls porpoise), and other
qwénes (whale) including humpback whales, and a minke whale. We also saw eshás sea lion. It
was perhaps the most sea life I had ever seen in the Puget Sound in one day!
During the day I had the privilege of singing songs with Samish. We sang songs throughout the day, and
each time we stopped to be with the whales.
Táchel-sen i7suwá7 tse XwS7ámesh Elhtálngexw “I am here with Samish”
“You always need to say a prayer before going on a journey in nature. Songs are gifts from nature and
they are prayers” –George Adams
Happy Birthday! Let’s Celebrate!
Let’s take time to celebrate Tribal member’s birthdays. Listed in alphabetical order by first name.
AUGUST
Abbie
Alanna
Alecsander
Alex
Alexa
Amanda
Amy
Angella
Anita
Annette
Anthony
Anthony
Ashlee
Ashley
Athena
Audrey
Austin
Baylee
Bob
Brennan
Breanna
Brenden
Brianna
Brody
Brooke
Bryce
Caden
Cameron
Carie
Carissa
Carla
Carolie
Casey
Charlotte
Chyenne
Cindy
Colleen
Connor
Courtney
Dan
Darren
Henry
Longhurst
Rosso
Payne
Meeks
Voigt
Nichols
McCaslin
Schindler
Pitchford
Labrum
Sam
Maddux
Fix
Shapley
King
Bays
Engberg
Lyon
Davis
Mawson
Harder
Engberg
Lundin
Thompson
Peterson
Hundley
Rice
Fix
Anderson
Rosso
Coughlin
Lyon
Whiteley
Underwood
Fricke
Scheel
Huntley
Miller
Nelson
Rice
AUGUST
David
David
Deanna
Debra
Delbert
Deven
Dolores
Dominick
Donna
Donovan
Douglas
Duane
Dusty
Dylan
Edwin
Edwin
Elijah
Elizabeth
Elizabeth
Elizabeth
Eric
Ethan
Gracie
Grant
Haley
Hana
Holly
Isaac
Jack
Jacob
Jacqueline
Jacqueline
Jacqueline
James
James
Jane
Jeffrey
Jeffrey
Jenny
Jerad
Day
Underwood
Schultz
Franks
Poppe Jr.
Jenkins
Minatre
Cameron
Nelson
Benites
Bekenyi
Plaster
Rice
Breslin
Krokos
Shaw
Mortimer-Underwood
Davies
McCorkle
Wingert
Soucy
Douglas
Vaught
Horstman
Graddon
Zaremba
Zaremba
Graham
Wong
Moore
Andrews
Bruce
Davenport
Bagley
Sweet
Bister
Engberg
Wooten
Miller
Thompson
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AUGUST
Joan
Johnny
Jon
Jonathan
Jordyn
Julia
Kaleb
Kara
Karen
Kathleen
Kelly
Kelsey
Kenneth
Kimberly
Korey
Lakayla
Lance
Laurie
Leila
Leslie
Leslie
Levi
Linda
Lindsey
Logan
Lorelei
Lucas
Machelle
Mackenzie
Maddisen
Madison
Marissa
Mark
Mauricia
Michael
Michael
Milo
Nancy
Nathan
Nicholas
Wills
Emerson
King
Saks
Sterling
King
Chambers
McCaslin
Wicken
Wade
Louis
Kaeding
Huntley
George
Scott Jr.
Moreland
McNew
Rice
Mullins
Anderson
Scheffelmaer
McKenzie
Blackinton
Cover
Huntley
McEvay
Trahan
Fowler
Olesen
Chambers
Jonas
Madonna
Lobeda
Bill
Conger
Day Jr.
Bloomingdale
Coates
Callies
Labrum
Happy Birthday! Let’s Celebrate!
Let’s take time to celebrate Tribal member’s birthdays. Listed in alphabetical order by first name.
AUGUST
Nils
Nina
Paige
Patrick
Patrick
Payton
Peyton
Rebecca
Renee
Renee
Richard
Richard
Robert
Robert
Robert
Robert
Rory
Rose
Ryan
Ryder
Sarah
Scott
Scott
Shauni
Sheri
Stephen
Steven
Susan
Teresa
Thomas
Timothy
Toby
Tracy
Travina
Tucker
Trevor
Tyler
Wesley
William
Willita
Andersen
Wooten
Wooten
Anderson
Day
Day
Fairservice
Gifford
Krokos
Peterson
Fisher
McDowell
Cameron
Louis
Van Schoick
Voorhees
Pease
Armstrong
Gaither
Stroud
Elliott
Dearing
Eastwood
Barrett
Underwood
Christiansen
Huntley
Losey
Guthrie
Wooten
Guthrie
Eliassen
Hatch
Charles-Ludman
Wilson
Shaw
Eldred
Turner
Bailey
McIntosh
SEPTEMBER
Abigail
Alexander
Alexander
Alexandra
Alexis
Allan
Allen
Alyssa
Amy
Anna
Anthony
Aria
Ashley
Ashley
Aubrey
Ben
Blake
Braden
Brandan
Bridget
Brie
Carmen
Carol
Charles
Chelan
Chelsea
Chelsey
Chloe
Christopher
Christopher
Christopher
Cody
Colby
Conner
Conner
Dale
Dale
Daniel
Daniel
Daniel
17
Underwood
Conger
Derbidge
Dofelmire
Clark
Barrett
Engberg
Thomas
Sturdivant
Kendall
Cobb-Shupert
Landskron
Haldy
Spence
Tolar
Mount
Rogers
Wielick
George
Wilson
Franulovic
Plaster
Wong
Meade
Call
Penter
McAllister
Christiansen
Albright II
Dick
Hilliard
Vannaman
Plaster
Breckenridge
Lemmon
Fair
Graddon
Blackinton
Haddon
Vandermey
SEPTEMBER
David
Deanna
Denae
Denise
Derek
Derek
Dorothy
Elizabeth
Emma
Esther
Ethel
Frances
Frank
Freddie
Ginger
Grace
Grant
Gwendolyn
Hailey
Hailie
Harleigh
Heidi
Henry
Janet
Jasmine
Jason
Jason
Jeffrey
Jennifer
Jennifer
Jessica
Joanne
Jocelyn
Jordan
Joseph
Joseph
Joshua
Joshua
Joy
Judy
Turnbull
Perry
Benites
Muniz
Metcalf
Ralph
Hill
Callies
Louthain
Misheal
Underwood
Taylor
Penter
Troha
Moser
Carpenter
Wilson
Douglas
Harder
Bare
Jenkins
Hilliard
Wilson
Hatch
Landa
Plaster
Rock
Rice
Bunn
MacDonald
Blackinton
Bockelman
Smith
Coynor
Hadler II
Plaster
Bell
Bister
Wyckoff
Plaster
Happy Birthday! Let’s Celebrate!
SEPTEMBER
Julia
Juliana
Justin
Justine
Karen
Katelyn
Kathryn
Kayla
Keith
Kella
Kelli
Kelly
Kelly
Kiersten
Kristina
Kurt
Kurtis
Lawrence
Leah
Leann
Leslie
Leslie
Liam
Lily
Lin
Linda
Linda
Lindsay
Lindsay
Lisa
Madison
Mallory
Marcey
Marilyn
Max
Melanie
Micalee
Michael
Michael
Milton
Miranda
Misty
Buckman
Tiberi
King
Underwood
Fisher
Smith
Skoglun
Wooten
Wilson
Anderson
Roth
Hansen
Hatch
Bloomingdale
Jelvik
Hay
MacDonald
Wilson
Bergen
Mitchell
Eastwood
King
Douglas
McLeod
Cooper
Bristol
Oliver
Eldred
Spence
Horton
Thompson
Moody
Bob
Howard
Gregory
Day
Mcdonald
Hatch
Sherwood
Watson
Daniels
Wood
SEPTEMBER
Nakaya
Natasha
Nathan
Owen
Patricia
Patrick
Paul
Peter
Peter
Rae-Deen
Raylene
Raymond
Rayne
Rhett
Richard
Robert
Roger
Roy
Ryan
Sandra
Sandra
Sean
Shawnia
Sheri
Stephanie
Steven
Taryn
Terrance
Terrie-Anne
Terry
Timber
Tina
Todd
Travis
Tyler
Valerie
Vanessa
Virgil
Wesley
William
William
Dayley
Conger
Derbidge
Voigt
Christiansen
Donoghue
McLeod
Hansen
Wicken
George
Louis
Hatch
Daniel
Wilson
Day
Wheeler
Rock
Daniels
Rogers
Hansen
MacDonald
Blake
Kubista
Culley
Adams
King
Breslin
Barrett
Sam
MacDonald
Rice
Call
Barrett
Wittman
Rogers
Sadler
Diaz
Misheal
Hansen
King
Wilson
18
OCTOBER
Agnes
Alan
Alexis
Alison
Amber
Angela
Anna
Arianna
Aubree
Audrey
Bailey
Benson
Betty
Bobbi
Bradley
Brady
Braeden
Brandon
Brandon
Caine
Casey
Chad
Charles
Charles
Chase
Chelsey
Cheryl
Clay
Clint
Connor
Coral
Courtlynn
Curtis
Damien
Daniel
Danielle
Darci
Darick
Darin
David
David
Deborah
Harry
Barrett
Sanchez
Louthain
Pedersen
Senter
Wong
Eagle
King
Decato
McNew
Smith
Hall
Merriman
Garness
Stroud
Blackinton
Hatch
Horstman
Hundley
Wilson
Pounds
Emerson
Meade
Huntley
Forbes
Steele
Christiansen
Vandermey
Wilson
Donavan
Hundley
Eastwood
George
Schue-Scarberry
Schoch
Vojir
Ham
King
Blackinton
Mcdonald
Fluit
Happy Birthday! Let’s Celebrate!
OCTOBER
Dennis
Desiree
Destin
Dillon
Elaine
Elias
Ethel
Eve
Evelyn
Fred
Gabriel
Gary
Gary
Giordan
Glenda
Gregory
Hailee
Hailey
Hailey
Hollie
Hudson
Jadyn
Jake
James
Jamie-lee
Jaylyn
Jeanne
Jenasee
Jennifer
Jessi
Jessica
Jonathon
Jonathon
Jorn
Judith
Karen
Karina
Kathleen
Katie
Kavyn
Kayla
Kelly
King
Joseph
Bloomingdale
Mathews
Mitchell
Peterson
Thomas-Kimble
Austin
Tenaglia
Leatherwood
Barrett
Barrett
Farren
Bressan
Green
Massey
Day
Wicken
Mason
Lanier
Repp
Hatch
Lemmon
Turner
Thomas
Topaum
Mullinax
Meade
Wilson
Black
Minatre
Graves
Liedtke
McLeod
Owens-Lancaster
Wielick
Tolar
Stone
Van Sant
Van Sant
Harper
Hendershot
OCTOBER
Kyle
Lacey
Larissa
Laurie
Lee
Lennex
Lillian
Logan
Lydia
Marin
Meriah
Michele
Michelle
Monte
Morgan
Nancy
Ole
Olive
Oliver
Olivia
Patricia
Patricia
Paul
Peggy
Penelope
Preston
Rheva
Rhonda
Romaine
Samantha
Samuel
Sandra
Sarah
Savanna
Savannah
Shannon
Shauna
Siarah
Simone
Steven
Susan
Sy
Hatch
King
Joseph
Wittman
Lemmon
King
Smith
Mallery
Hamilton
Hatch
Plaster
Hehemann
Johnson
Medina
Flint
Plummer
Olesen
Huntley
Hudson
Gooch
Bymers
Eckmyre
Thompson
Waters
Longhurst
Vannaman
Turner
Colburn
Underwood
Campbell
Barr
Lankhaar
Boersema
Hatch
Sands
Haynes
Grady
Penter
Underwood
Kruger
Leonard
Scheremeta
19
OCTOBER
Terry
Theresa
Timothy
Timothy
Timothy
Travis
Treyton
Trudy
Ty
Victoria
Wayne
Wesley
William
Willow
Wyatt
Zachariah
Zoey
Jones
Pierson
Thomas
Thompson
Wilson
Hatch
Walde
Dreher
Barrett
Kuch
Plaster
Meade
Kendall
Ritter
Vannaman
Pittman
Heidt
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Samish Indian Nation,
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